BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans say 'it's no exaggeration' as they're left raging over 'real reason' for Nigel Harman exit

Viewers have accused the show's bosses of "not wanting" the BBC EastEnders and Casualty star to emerge victorious in this year's BBC competition

BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left raging over Nigel Harman's exit - as they spot the real reason. BBC viewers have accused the show's bosses of "not wanting" the BBC EastEnders and Casualty star to emerge victorious in this year's BBC competition.

"Unfortunately, Nigel Harman and Katya Jones have had to withdraw from the competition. We wish Nigel a speedy recovery and they both will be very much missed by our entire Strictly family," Strictly confirmed this weekend. But a fan replied: "Poor poor Nigel. He was so fabulous!

"But I saw someone say bring back Angela Scanlon! Great idea!" Team Nigel wrote: "Very quickly finalised so not waiting to see if he feels in position to return next week, others have had week's out the past. But then you wanted rid all along so all shows Christmas's come at once, all seen the series agenda this year."

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"Devastated for you Nigel! I am wishing you a speedy recovery. You are an effortless and talented dancer xxx @themeditatingactor," said another. Peter said: "Nooo! Nigel & Katya had a wonderful partnership. Could we have him on for the 2024 Christmas special with @katyajones and they can perform the Charleston that was supposed to be tonight, please?

"Nigel and Katya, you were my favorites!" Casey said: "i’m absolutely devastated - tonight was his night with his charleston. im absolutely gutted for @themeditatingactor & @katyajones … also gutted that we won’t see this dance, this was the one i was waiting for!

"but wishing you a speedy recovery nigel, you’ll both be missed very much." Another said: "It’s no exaggeration to say that I’m devastated. It was my favourite from the start." Drag said: "Devastated for Nigel & Katya. I’m sure the whole viewing public were so hyped up for one of the all time great numbers from a musical being paired with one of the most fun dance styles. Thank you both for such powerful performances & best wishes for a speedy recovery."

Mubsey said: "They never wanted him to win as they constantly undermarked him. So much so that I like many others believe it’s a fix. Shirley has been a real tyrant this year too. Completely random scoring saying I have to judge the dance content and gives a 7, then says I don’t care about the content it was pure entertainment and gives a 9??????"

"Awww what a loss. He dances really well and he’s cute. Will miss him. Wishing you a speedy recovery Nigel. Hugs to you too Kay," another said. A fellow fan typed: "Hope Nigel recovers well, gutted - if he has recovered let him perform Charleston in the final in the killing time slot!!"